Saddle up for all the fun ahead at The Ranch! To spend the summer at Coleman Country is to Discover the Spirit, and we can hardly explain how much spirit there is! Our Western-style town is like an extension of home, where kids play all day, and spend nights and weekends in their own beds.

And the best part is, when kids are having all this fun, they don’t even notice that they are developing the skills and values they need to practice growing up. That’s what the Power of Fun does for Coleman Country campers – we offer growth opportunities hidden in heaps of play and laughter!

Flying across the zipline . . . shows courage.
Taking a bow on stage . . . gets you out of your comfort zone.
Going on a trail ride . . . is taking a healthy risk.
Sliding down the water slide . . . shows self-reliance.
Scoring the winning goal . . . is self-improvement.
Making care packages for seniors. . . is citizenship.
Reaching the top of the climbing wall . . . shows commitment.
Sharing a group hug . . . shows compassion.
Getting a hole-in-one . . . is picturing success.
Cheering for the other team… shows sportsmanship.
Curling up in a sleeping bag to watch a drive-in movie . . . that’s community.
Making a pinch pot . . . is creativity.
Swimming across the pool . . . shows perseverance.
Paddling a canoe over to the dock . . . shows resilience.
Hitting a softball further than you can see . . . is determination.
Creating a sandcastle with your friends . . . is friendship.
Making a needlepoint pillow . . . takes patience.
Playing Nok-hockey on the porch . . . is fairness.
Writing a Code of Living with your group . . . takes cooperation.

In our child-centered culture we teach compassion, contribution, cooperation, and commitment – our community goes well beyond traditional expectations for what camp should be, because kids feel safe and supported.

Camp is an essential element in a child’s education – it’s really a laboratory for learning. First-hand experiences, inter-generational relationships, and a sense of community help children connect with others, with the natural world, and especially with themselves. This is a summer alternative that goes far beyond childcare. It actually nurtures children’s special talents and helps them explore their dreams and talents. They are learning skills for a lifetime! That’s why we always say,

“Dream Big!” And we do it every day – it’s the Power of Fun!